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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,130.96, 36,061.20 and 14,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,130.96, 36,061.20 and 14,952.96 is: 20,635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,130.96 : 36,061.20 = 14,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,130.96/36,061.20 = 14,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,130.96x = 36,061.20 × 14,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,130.96x = 539,221,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,221,681.15/26,130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.36

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